Apres Eau de Parfum bottle Apres
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Black Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Black Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Apres
This woody-boozy scent smells like a festive log cabin or a hamster cage, depending on who you ask. A divisive scent that works best on certain skin chemistries, so don't blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Black Oud
This is a seriously divisive oud, splitting the room between those who sing its praises for masterful blending and bold projection, and others who think it's just 'weak AF'. Either way, it's unmistakably Al Haramain: don't expect quiet sophistication.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 4% 6%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 7% 8%
Sweet 21% 21%
Warm 25% 32%
Woody 33% 28%
Earthy 14% 13%
Animalic 11% 10%
Fresh 11% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Apres EdP
Black Oud EdP

Notes

Accords

Apres Black Oud
100%
Woody
72%
61%
Warm Spicy
100%
57%
Aromatic
82%
Vanilla
64%
Oud
60%
Amber
56%
49%
Powdery
54%
43%
Fresh Spicy
54%
Sweet
45%
Woody shared
100%
72%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
100%
Aromatic shared
57%
82%
64%
Oud
60%
56%
Powdery shared
49%
54%
Fresh Spicy shared
43%
54%
45%

Performance

Apres Black Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Apres

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and woody-boozy accords make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights or casual outings. It's a bit too casual for formal events, and its warmth doesn't align with sport activities.

Black Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and long-lasting nature, Black Oud is a bit too much for the office. It excels in formal and date settings where its bold, woody oud character can shine, but it's far too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic accords and Cardamom, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Apres
Black Oud
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